Security bulletin
Security
update available for Photoshop Camera Raw
Release date: December 12, 2012
Vulnerability identifier: APSB12-28
Priority: 3
CVE number: CVE-2012-5679, CVE-2012-5680
Platform: Windows and Macintosh
Summary
Adobe has released a security update for Photoshop Camera Raw versions 7.2 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh. This update addresses vulnerabilities that could allow an attacker, who successfully exploits these vulnerabilities, to run malicious code on the affected system. Adobe recommends users of Photoshop Camera Raw versions 7.2 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh update to Photoshop Camera Raw version 7.3 using the instructions provided in the "Solution" section below.
Affected software versions
Photoshop Camera Raw version 7.2 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh
Solution
Adobe recommends customers update the Photoshop Camera Raw plugin through the update mechanism available in the Adobe Bridge 5.0 or 5.0.1 client. To update the plugin, choose Updates from the Help menu, and then follow the onscreen instructions to download and install the latest version of the Camera Raw plug-in.
Severity rating
Adobe categorizes this update with the following priority rating and recommends users update their installation to the newest version:
Product |
Updated Version |
Platform |
Priority Rating |
| Photoshop Camera Raw |
7.3 |
Windows and Macintosh |
3 |
This update addresses critical vulnerabilities in the software.
Details
Adobe has released a security update for Photoshop Camera Raw version 7.2 and earlier for Windows and Macintosh. This update addresses vulnerabilities that could allow an attacker, who successfully exploits these vulnerabilities, to run malicious code on the affected system. Adobe recommends users of Photoshop Camera Raw versions 7.2 and earlier update to Photoshop Camera Raw version 7.3 using the instructions provided in the "Solution" section above.
This update resolves a buffer underflow vulnerability that could lead to code execution (CVE-2012-5679).
This update resolves a buffer overflow vulnerability that could lead to code execution (CVE-2012-5680).
Acknowledgments
Adobe would like to thank the following individuals and organizations for reporting the relevant issues and for working with Adobe to help protect our customers:
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